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S8P1.a
Distinguish between atoms and molecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atoms | the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element |
| element | a substance that cannot be separated that cannot or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. |
| nucleus | an atom central region, which is made up of protons and neutrons |
| proton | a subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom. |
| neutron | a subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| electron | a subatomic particle that has negative charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom ; the same for all the atoms of an element |
| neutral | having no overall change |
| atomic mass | the mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass unit |
| chemical symbol | a one or two letter code that represents the article |